Climate Change Resources for Classrooms

Please find below, John Hosford's work on Climate Change science and progressive work towards assisting teachers and students.

http://www.climatechangematters.net.au

Move Well Eat Well is a new resource for primary schools, currently under development by the Department of Health and Education. The resource will provides primary schools with

• Recognition for their efforts in promoting healthy eating and physical activity (similar to Sunsmart)
• Tasmanian curriculum ideas and links to local health professionals for support
• A framework for a whole of school approach, linking community, teachers and parents

 You can find out more about the Move Well Eat Well program and download additional posters from the website www.education.tas.gov.au/movewelleatwell.

For other enquiries, email movewelleatwell@dhhs.tas.gov.au

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Independent Schooling in Australia

2006-09

New PDF versions of Independent School in Australia 2006-2008 have been created to accommodate a change requested by one of the families interviewed for the project.

On ISCA's website now are:

• an updated version of the full pdf of the booklet
• an updated version of the 'Parents and School Choice" section of the booklet
• a new version of the full length interviews published in the "Diverse school choices by parents across Australia' document.

Please go to www.isca.edu.au

                      Independent Updates from ISCA
Independent Updates, produced by ISCA in consultation with AIST and AISs in other States, intend to inform parents, school communities and the wider community about issues for independent schools.

Update 1 - Important Facts About Schools Funding

Update 2 - Sound Principles for Schools Funding

Update 3 - Choice and Diversity Need Support

Update 3 - Choice and Diversity Need Support- Black and White Version

Update 4 - Needs Based Funding for schools

Update 5 - Communities Build Independent Schools

Update 6 - Providing for Students with Disability

Update 7 - Capital Funding 2008

                       Asthma Friendly Schools

The following Independent Schools are recognised as Asthma Friendly Schools

Calvin Primary School                       Channel Christian School

Fahan School                                       Hilliard Christian School

Kingston Christian School                 Northern Suburbs Christian School

The Oakwood School                          St Michael's Collegiate School

Tasmania Christian Academy          Devonport Christian School

Geneva Christian College                 Leighland Christian School

North West Christian School            Giant Steps Tasmania

Launceston Church Grammar          Launceston Preparatory School

St Mary's College

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE SCHOOLS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM!

Collection of Information on Student Background Characteristics
Schools are to collect information from parents in 2005 on family background following an agreement between all state and territory Ministers for Education and the Federal Minister. The information will be used to identify factors which influence how well children perform at school.
The following resources are for use by schools and parents.

• Information for parents
• Data Collection Form letter to Parents 2005
• Information for schools
• ACER Student Background Characteristics Excel Coding Program
• ISCA Privacy Manual
• MCEETYA Data Implementation Manual for Enrolments for the 2005 & 2006 schools years
• Technical Specification for Collection of Student Background Information
• NSW Student Data Entry Program v1.1.0
• Questions & Answers Parents
• Questions & Answers Schools

For more information, phone or e-mail Tony Crehan on 03 6224 0125 or aist@tassie.net.au.

For a copy of Earl Dudley's power point presentation shown at the workshop on March 17th, please email Juliana at aist@tassie.net.au.

The Bursars' Handbook
Please click on the link above to access the current Bursars' Handbook.